Small-leaved Leonotus (Lion's Ear)
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SKU
B627
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Striking plant, growing up to 2 metres with long, lance-like, dark green leaves and radiant, orange-coloured, velvety tube-like flowers which appear curling above one another. Fine solitary plants which flower long into autumn. Favourite insect plant, frost sensitive. Suitable for commercial cut flower cultivation.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Leonotis nepetifoliaHeight in cm: 160-200Use of flowers: Cut flower, Drying, Good for insects and bees, Isolated standFlower colour: orange-redVegetation period: annual
Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei Willmann, Sonja Lange Cerifications: Demeter
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 5Sowing depth: ca. 1 cmPlanting distance (cm): 30 x 40